ABSTRACT
This chapter analyzes the interface genre/gender in contemporary Spanish horror. First, it focuses on the diverse narratives that depict misogynistic psycho killers to draw an attack on patriarchal societies. It specifically addresses the portrayal of toxic masculinities within the horror thriller. Then, it approaches the evolution in the representation of “monster mothers” in a variety of works that center on the portrayal of adolescents and other female characters. Finally, it studies a series of films directed by women, who have little by little achieved decision-making capabilities in a variety of projects. These films provide a remarkable and necessary counterpoint to the politics of gender within Spanish horror.
